The Beacon October 2016 www.beaconhillbenefice.org.uk
Llangunllo Beguildy Heyope Bleddfa
Melchizedek receiving gifts from Abraham Orbey, France
Price: £7 for the year or 70p per copy - 1 - Llangunllo W.I. Invites you to an Open Meeting Tues Oct 4th 7.30 pm Llangunllo Village Hall A Talk by Mr Phil Bowen “My Time as High Sheriff of Powys” £5 - including refreshments All Welcome
St Michael’s Beguildy HARVEST FESTIVAL Saturday, October 1st , 7 pm Followed by Harvest Supper Felindre Village Hall
WE ARE BACK WITH QUALITY CLOTHING & HOUSEHOLD ITEMS The Friends of St Cynllo's Church Llangunllo are back in Llandrindod Wells at the Community Charity Shop raising money for the church. So Come And Bag A Bargain from midday Saturday October 22 to Friday 28 We look forward to seeing you
- 2 - Priest for Bleddfa/Llangunllo Priest for Heyope/Beguildy Revd Canon Mark Beaton Revd Melia Cope The Rectory, School Lane, New Radnor The Vicarage, Church Street, Knighton Tel. 01544 350342 Tel. 01547 528566 [email protected] [email protected] Monday is MarkÊs day off. Monday is MeliaÊs day off. Ministry Area Curate St David’s, Heyope Revd Linda Watson Churchwardens Craig-y-Lea, Presteigne Road, Knighton Robert Forbath 01547 528 232 Tel. 01547 520358 Judy North 01547 529 165 [email protected] Sidesman: L Woodside-Jones Tuesday is LindaÊs day off. St Mary Magdalene’s, Bleddfa St Michael’s, Beguildy Churchwarden Churchwardens David Gavin 01547 510 637 Fay Payne 01547 510 320 Benefice Wardens Phil Fourie 01547 510 347 Bob Williams 01547 550 142 Sidesman: Robert Reynolds [email protected] Flowers & Cleaning: 26 Sep – 09 Oct Robert Forbath 01547 528 232 Yvonne & Fay. 10-23 Oct Kath & [email protected] Jayne. 24 Oct – 6 Nov Emma & Sandra. Benefice Minutes Secretary St Cynllo’s, Llangunllo Jenny Williams 01547 550 142 Churchwardens Benefice Correspondence Sec. Isabel Morris 01547 550 689 Isabel Morris 01547 550 689 Pam Livingstone-Lawn 01547 550 Benefice Treasurer Hilary Howcroft 01547 520 080 Reader Emeritus Laura Woodside-Jones 01547 520 266 Health and Safety Officer Bob Williams 01547 550 142 Cover: Melchizedek, the Old Testament High Priest, receives offerings of bread and wine from Abraham who kneels before him. Melchizedek holds bread from the basket of loaves and lifts the offering of wine in a chalice which appears to be burning, but is it is actually the waving flag, probably held by AbrahamÊs nephew, Lot. The tent houses the Ark of the Covenant containing the Ten Commandments. Above the tent is a tree with red pomegranates to show righteousness. The sun symbolises God with the clouds to indicate that God has received the offering. The image is from a series of scenes at the same church as featured last month.
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- 3 - Table of Contents Letter from Linda...... 5 ChildrenÊs Page...... 6 Bleddfa Stories...... 7 Welsh Names ...... 7 Heyope Summer Lunch...... 8 Llanfair WI News...... 8 Needles and Pins...... 11 Ramblers October Walks...... 12 Pig in a Poke...... 13 Big Breakfast at Vedwllwydd, Dutlas...... 15 Bleddfa Specials...... 16 Open the Book - The Unforgiving Servant...... 18 Knucklas and District Notes ...... 20 Recipe – Rowan Berry and Crab Apple Jelly...... 24 Gratitude and Generosity...... 30 Holy Days in October...... 33 CynogÊs Magic Torc ...... 33 Diary for October 2016...... 37 October Readings...... 38 October Church Schedule...... 40
Just as a candle cannot burn without fire, men cannot live without a spiritual life. – Buddha
It is easy to talk on religion, but difficult to practice it. – Ramakrishna
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- 4 - Dear Friends We have now reached that time of the year where farmers are working hard to bring in the harvest. Once Âall is safely gathered inÊ we in the church celebrate with a Harvest Festival. This quote comes from our famous hymn ÂWe plough the fields and scatterÊ and is a favourite of many people. It was originally written in German by the poet Matthias Claudius in 1782. This was then set to music in 1800, and translated into English by Jane Montgomery Campbell in 1861. The tradition of celebrating Harvest Festivals in our churches began in 1843, when the Reverend Robert Hawker invited parishioners to a special thanksgiving service at his church at Morwenstow in Cornwall. This led to the custom that we know today of decorating churches with home-grown produce for the service. I like to see our churches decorated with home-grown produce as it shows that all the hard work in bringing in the harvest has been achieved and that we as GodÊs people can thank him for providing all that we have. God shares his goodness with us, which is the love that is in his heart. He also calls us to go and to share what we have with others. Please accept my grateful thanks for supporting me in thought, with prayer and with your presence, for my ordination at Brecon Cathedral and also on the Sunday at my first Eucharist. Thank you also for your generous giving which contributed to a home communion set. For someone who loves to visit and meet people this is a gift that is rather special and is something that I will treasure. I look forward to seeing you all. With love in Christ, Linda Home Communion Set
- 5 - Children’s Page SWIM, FISH, SWIM How do you make a paper fish swim? Cut a fish shape from a sheet of ordinary writing paper. Make it 10-12cm long, and decorate it making sure that the St FRANCIS colours won’t run when the fish gets wet. In the centre of the 4th October is the feast day of St fish’s body cut a small circle and Francis of Assisi. When Francis then a very narrow slit from the came to God people thought he tail to the circle. had gone mad and even his own father disowned him. But Francis’ simple way of life soon attracted others. He and his companions Now, keeping its surface dry, went out to preach two by two. gently lay the fish on the surface Unlike the preachers and priests of a bath or large bowl of water that people were used to, they wore and carefully place a few drops sackcloth and went barefoot. They of cooking oil into the central were different in other ways too; hole. The oil will expand through they lived a very simple life and the slit and drive the fish through celebrated God’s creation. the water. And to Francis all of God's creation was equally important. In one famous story a wolf had been eating people. The town wanted to kill the wolf but Francis talked the wolf into never killing again. And the townspeople made sure that the wolf always had plenty to eat. What’s black and white and Even blindness did not discourage goes round and round? Francis’ spirit when he wrote his A zebra stuck in a revolving beautiful ‘Canticle of the Sun’ door. praising God through the miracle of His creation. Francis died aged Why did the homeless turtle cross the road? only 45, worn out with years of poverty and wandering. To get to the Shell station. - 6 - Bleddfa Stories special weekend is coming up at the Bleddfa Centre and Church with A James Roose-Evans, founder of the Creative Centre. James says „I shanÊt be giving a lecture as such but shall be telling the story of how the Bleddfa Centre has grown from a tiny seed in a most unlikely setting for a Centre (in the 1970s Radnor was the least populated county in the country, with no traffic lights, and Bleddfa a tiny hamlet!) I shall be referring to some of the individuals who helped us in the early years . . . and what the central aim of the Bleddfa Trust is.‰ On Sunday there will be „a recital, ÂThe Journey Thus FarÊ with a musician, either a cellist or a harpist. It is a selection of those poems and passages of prose that have shaped me thus far linked with stories and reflections.‰ On Sunday, Oct 30th, at 3pm there will be a Choral Evensong at Bleddfa with the Invoice Singers, as part of this weekend. Contact the Bleddfa Centre for further details: www.bleddfacentre.co.uk 01547 550377
Welsh Names TREVOR – from a surname which was originally from a place name meaning „big village‰ from Welsh tref „village‰ and mawr „large‰. TRISTAN and variant TRYSTAN – Old French form of the Pictish name Drustan, a diminutive of DRUST. The spelling was altered by association with Latin tristis „sad‰. In Celtic legend Tristan was sent to Ireland in order to fetch Isolde, who was to be the bride of King Mark of Cornwall. Instead, Tristan and Isolde end up falling in love. Their tragic story was very popular in the Middle Ages, and the name has occasionally been used since that time. TUDOR – Welsh form of the old Celtic name Teutorigos, meaning „ruler of the people‰. As a surname it was borne by five monarchs of England beginning with Henry VII in the 15th century. Info from www.behindthename.com
- 7 - Heyope Summer Lunch s usual the friendly Castle Inn did us proud. They served delicious – and Aample – Sunday Lunches to almost fifty guests with efficiency and a smile! And then community people took over with a delicious array of puddings – crumbles, pies, tarts, pavlovas, trifles – all baked with love and eaten with gusto. Churchwardens thanked several men (foreman Harold Lewis) who have volunteered time and effort to mow and make repairs in the churchyard. They also thanked Ann for her seemingly effortless skill in organising the Summer Lunch and to Rene and John for their flower arrangements. Thank you to Chris and all the staff at the Castle Inn at Knucklas.
Llanfair WI News osh! The beginning of the meteorological autumn. Where has summer Ggone? We have been busy with events such as our entry for the Royal Welsh Show, the outcome of winning our own Federation Rose Bowl and were glad to support Llanfair Wakes by entering our Food and Drink Character. We always like to join in with local activities and entered the Knighton Show competition for WIs within a twelve mile radius and were delighted to win the Tref-y-Clawdd Cup for the best overall display. Our September meeting saw us silk painting with Julia Roberts. A therapeutic evening where we all had the chance to throw coloured inks at a large piece of wet silk. There was a wonderful collection of colours and as they flowed together it created some wonderful effects. You never know, our joint effort might yet appear in the Tate Modern! We are now busy planning future events. In October Kenneth Woodham will be talking about Jewellery Manufacture. All our meetings begin at 7.00pm in the Everest Hall, Llanfair Waterdine on the first Friday of the month and we are always pleased to welcome visitors to share our evenings and our suppers! For further information contact Mary Morgan (01547 528429) or Ann Harroway (01547 528477).Our full programme is in the Beacon Diary of Events We are always happy to welcome visitors to share our speakers, friendship and suppers. Please do come and see what goes on. Ann Harroway
The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance. – Alan Watts
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- 9 - Harry serving Linda
Puddings galore
Serving Jonathan & Harold
David & John Plating up
- 10 - Needles and Pins Llangunllo W.I. gets stuck into the mysteries of Traditional Chinese Acupuncture cupuncture was the subject for September. Richard Vincent came to talk to Aus from the Chapel House Therapy Centre in Ludlow. He has been a practitioner for thirty years. Our meeting was hosted by member Karen Edgar in her home. We began with business: (1) Reflections on the Knighton show results: mixed, but with full marks for staging; (2) The forthcoming AGM and its requirements, Betty Bosworth volunteered as our Delegate; (3) The best way to provide food and drink for 150 people, our duty; (4) Ensuring as many as possible could come and hear Mr Phil Bowen talk on his „Time as a High Sheriff of Powys‰; (5) The Christmas outing; (6) plans for our 2017 programme of events; (7) Possible resolutions for the National W.I.. Then it was RichardÊs turn, and he began by describing the history and the basic principles of Traditional Chinese Acupuncture. The Chinese were ahead of their time in understanding the physiology of the body, he told us, and had discovered the secret of how and where to stick pins into people to make them feel better. This is based on the need to unblock any obstacles to the free passage of Qi (chee) throughout the body, and thus maintain a balanced life force. There were twelve main channels for this Life Force to flow, associated with the internal organs through which they pass. Richard was adamant that acupuncture was not in conflict with standard medicine, and often worked alongside it. Often people were referred to him when other methods had proved unsatisfactory. A great many types of illness and affliction could be helped by acupuncture, and he used arthritis as an example, which was interesting as several members had problems with this to a greater or lesser extent, and many questions were asked. Everyone was fascinated by the talk, and discussed it during the delicious supper which followed, provided by members. Richard joined us for this, and was thanked on behalf of the members by Anne Newton for his interesting and thought-provoking talk. She also thanked Karen Edgar for kindly hosting the event. For information on this, The Open Meeting, or any other aspects of Llangunllo W.I. Life, contact our secretary Shirley on 550555. Jenny Williams
I am as bad as the worst, but, thank God, I am as good as the best. - Walt Whitman
- 11 - CYDEITHAS Y CERDDWYR / RAMBLERSÊ ASSOCIATION Everyone is welcome on these CYNGOR RHANBARTH / POWYS walks. EAST RADNOR GROUP ó Please come suitably clad with walking boots or stout shoes, warm clothing and waterproofs, according to the weather. ó Bring a packed lunch and a warm drink. ó Everyone welcome, but no dogs please. ó Walkers walk at their own risk, and the leader has the right to alter or postpone a walk if the conditions are unsuitable. All walks start at 10am. Enquiries: 01547 520266 Sat Oct 1. Bircher Common & Croft Park. 10 miles / 16.1 km moderate. Start at Exp 203 SO 466662, top of WelshmanÊs Lane. Sat Oct 8. Aberedw Rocks. 9 miles / 14.5 km moderate. Start at SO 081 445. Wed Oct 5. Knighton, Panpunton, Holloway Rocks. 8 miles moderate. Start at Exp 201 SO 284725, OffaÊs Dyke Centre. Wed Oct 12. Ashford Carbonel & Middleton. 6 miles / 9.7 km or 4 miles / 6.5 km moderate. Start at Exp 203 SO 524707, Ashford Carbonel Village Hall. Sat Oct 15. Edge of Epynt. 9 miles / 14.5 km moderate. Start at Exp 188 SO 036459, park on grass at side of lane. Wed Oct 19. Bucknell to Knighton. 7 miles / 11.3 km, 350 m ascent, moderate. Start at Exp 201 SO 288717, Knighton Bus Station for 9.45 bus. Sat Oct 22. Cilmery Monument, Woodland and the River Wye. 9 miles / 14.5 km, moderate. Start at SO 000514 A483 at Cilmery Monument. Wed Oct 26. Westhope Circular. 8 miles / 12.9 km moderate. Start at Exp 217 SO 475858, Westhope Village Hall.
Walking above Heartsease near Ramblers at Llangorse push stranded Knighton wedding motorist out of a tight spot. - 12 - Pig in a Poke n Sept 12 the Teme Valley Gardeners’ Club met to hear a talk „The OWalled Garden at Attingham Park‰ by a current staff member engaged in the restoration of the walled garden now open to visitors. The property was bequeathed to the National Trust in 1947 by the 8th Lord Berwick. Mary Rickards described how it had been left uncared for until the NT with a small staff plus at times 60 volunteers returned the garden to its original use. The garden was sited at a distance from the house, reflecting the attitude that gardeners were servants and not part of the landscape on view from the house. It is a great challenge, being a sizeable garden enclosed within high walls. A number of large greenhouses had to be rescued, together with the heating system, fuelled by wood. The system is strictly organic, the produce being sold in the on-site shop. Carrot fly and other pests are kept out by high mesh fencing surrounding threatened areas. A six year rotation system of crop sowing is followed. Flower borders will Walled Garden produce abundant flowers for picking over a long Entrance period, sweet peas being particularly popular. Thankfully there is no shortage of volunteer gardeners to do the heavy digging where new ground is being broken up, aided and abetted by half a dozen young pigs, unknowingly part of the produce! Red Clover is one of the plants used as a green manure, though there is the temptation to wait to enjoy the deliciously scented flowers making the clover harder to dig in than truly „green‰ would be. In fact when choosing plants to try out, perfume is a decider. There must be organic seeds available too in all cases. The restoration of the huge walled garden started relatively recently and obviously depends on the enthusiasm of both the NT small team and the dozens of unpaid gardeners on whom the amazing results have been founded. One can only be amazed. The competition was for a delphinium. Unfortunately, the unreliable seasons have beaten most contributors to the competition. Brenda Morgan, the sole entrant is to be congratulated on finding one still in bloom. Top marks, Brenda.
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Big Breakfast at Vedwllwydd, Dutlas he Moonshine Walkers wish to thank all the people who supported us by Tattending our Big Breakfast on Saturday 13th August at Vedwllwydd. A very special thank you to Julie, Sarah and Daniel Bevan who kindly hosted the event. Without their hard work and invaluable support it certainly would not have been possible to arrange the event. Thank you to all the young ladies who helped us prepare and serve the food. Of the many who supported us special mention to Mrs M Chilman, Presteigne Butchers, the Barnett and Harris families, and Catlin and Carl. Thank you to all family members and friends who supported us by giving fantastic raffle prizes and making generous donations. A grand total of £1,702 was raised for Cancer Care Charities. We were so pleased with the event and we hope you were too. - Pauline
- 15 - Bleddfa Specials Carducci Quartet - Presteigne Festival: packed and delighted audience at Bleddfa Church enjoyed a performance Aby the Carducci Quartet as part of the Presteigne Festival . The energetic quartet performed three pieces, the first was a fanciful string piece, ÂFantaziaÊ by Robert Saxton, the Composer-in-Residence at the Presteigne Festival. Next came a piece by Michael Berkeley, who lives locally and has been appointed to the House of Lords. You may remember his voice presenting on Radio 3 or performances at the Proms. His piece, ÂClarinet QuintetÊ, had a fun and frolicsome section, ideally suited for the addition of a clarinet to the string mix. In the last piece by Benjamin Britten the three sections seemed to move through nature: from the trilling of distant, tiny minions, to the buzz of bees in a glade, and the final sound of a bird in a tree. On that bright and sunny morning several people lingered to photograph the beautiful 14th century St Mary MagdaleneÊs, especially its remarkable roof!
Waste not want not he wax oil left over from the renovation of the old coffer in Bleddfa Church Twas put to good use. Ruth Thomas set about cleaning the altar rail with hot wood cleaner and a toothbrush. The rail was then dried with a hair drier before having the remaining wax oil brushed in. The rail now stands pristine, awaiting communicants.
American Folk Evening: stunning evening of American folk music sung by two wondrous Aharmonisers, Eli West and Cahalan Morrison, greeted a full Bleddfa church. They strummed and plucked guitar, mandolin and banjo, singing stories of love and loss, of the peace of rivers and the charm of tall trees. The jacket cover on one of their CDs says it well: „The duet suggests the infinite possibilities of sound, texture, and mood contained in a pair of voices and a couple of stringed instruments. EliÊs guitar leans out over the ledge of CahalenÊs solid banjo and mandolin superstructure. EliÊs voice softens CahalenÊs knife edged tone. They seem to look both within and without. ThereÊs a lot of faith and conviction that underpins these very able musicians.‰ (Tim OÊBrien) The concert also raised a tidy sum for refugee relief.
- 16 - Carducci Quartet taking a bow at Bleddfa
Carducci Quartet (left to right) Emma Denton – Cello Michelle Fleming – Violin Eoin Schmidt-Martin – Viola Matthew Denton – Violin
Ruth Thomas brushing Bleddfa’s altar rails with oil.
Eli West Cahalan Morrison
- 17 - St David’s Heyope HARVEST FESTIVAL October 5, 7 pm with Canon Mark Beaton Followed by light refreshments
Open the Book - The Unforgiving Servant pen the Book began on Oan energetic note with servants being dragged into prison, children gazing through prison bars, and a King (yes, that is Bob Williams with his debtors book) waving aside debts and then changing his mind to The servant pleads with the King cast the wicked servant into jail. Open the Book is a co- operative venture of all the local churches to tell Bible Stories at Knighton School. It is a nationwide provision which now regularly reaches over 600,000 children in over 2,400 schools. The King forgives the servant
- 18 - The Radnorshire Arms Beguildy Powys LD7 1YE 01547 510634 [email protected] Martyn & Sue Williams Look forward to welcoming you Open for Home Cooked Lunch & Dinner, Real Ales & Special Occasions Tuesday Night Specials Closed Mondays except Bank Holidays
- 19 - Knucklas and District Notes Local Churches and Chapels: St. DavidÊs, Heyope and friends, enjoyed another communal lunch together at the Castle Inn, Knucklas, recently. As usual, presentations were made to people who had given outstanding service to the church. Increasingly we are combining services and resources with the other churches in the Benefice and even beyond, and they with us. Our Harvest Festival is scheduled for Wednesday 5th October, starting at 7pm and followed by refreshments. The local Baptist chapels have enjoyed the recent visit of Revd. Maggie Rich who has spent a week in the area. They are now looking forward to the visit of Revd. Stephen Wood, another former minister. Additionally, they have appointed Cardiff born Revd. Kevin Dare to be their new minister with effect from his induction on 15th. October. Following that, the Revd. Michael Humphries will be taking a well-earned break from ministry for a few months before rejoining the ministry team. Around and about the Area: September has been a very busy month full of organized events and with our local organizations clicking back into gear after the summer break taken by most. So there are, in October, committee meetings etc. for the churches in the Benefice, the Castle Hill Community Land Project (AGM and talk) and the Community Centre etc. At Bleddfa Church recently, there have been two characterful and much- appreciated concerts (one of them in aid of refugees) held, commanding a widespread audience. Regular Folk sessions, linked with the local railway service, are booming. In Knucklas, after the highly successful Allotments Afternoon, another Apple Day is planned for Sunday October 30th. The clocks go backwards an hour just prior to that. The superb Community Centre which we now have, planned, designed and built locally, has further proved its value over the summer by hosting elections, planning and political consultations, funeral luncheons, the Radnorshire Society, Bingo and other social evenings, as well as the various regular users such as Makers and Crafters, GardenersÊ Club, Short Mat Bowlers etc. We have all been enjoying an unusually warm (and often sunny) early/mid September, giving yet more growth and wonderful weather for harvesting. However, the grain harvest has suffered somewhat from the rather damp and dismal June which we endured earlier. The farmers in this country always seem
- 20 - to Âdeliver the goodsÊ despite the vagaries of the weather, ever-changing demands on them to be more ecological, yet to grow more food, to ÂcaptureÊ water before flooding occurs further down the river system, to practise humane animal husbandry etc. not to mention the ever present form filling. Round here we have some very conscientious and highly skilled farmers, several of whom command a premium price for their produce. Wool is becoming increasingly recognized as a valuable, as well as sustainable product which has properties making for fine clothing, packaging, weatherproofing, carpeting etc. It now commands a better price with a massive demand for wool from China. And it is good to see a lot more Âhome-grownÊ shearers around now too. It is easy to forget that farmers can and do suffer illness and injury at least as much as the rest of the population. On the subject of health, despite ever-increasing sums of money being poured into it, the N.H.S. seems to becoming increasingly more of an Âemergencies onlyÊ service as our population becomes older and treatment becomes ever more expensive. There is quite a lot of local concern as to the fate of the popular Meadows practice and to what will happen to any patients registered with them, who would find it difficult to travel to their surgery in Clun. Despite earlier misgivings, the Paralympics in Rio have been a delight for both performers and spectators, with Britain (including several from Wales) doing particularly well. Radio and T.V. Âsoap operasÊ continue to be popular and ÂThe ArchersÊ has been of particular interest to many as it has dealt with the hidden issue of Âcoercive controlÊ (only recently has this become a criminal offence) within some relationships. The plotline has been followed by millions (including people locally) and has been a major talking-point in the media and at the highest level in legal, religious and even political circles. However, the atmosphere in Knucklas seems happier now than, certainly I, have ever known it. House sales and purchases are now more active in Knucklas and it is good to see families moving in and making their home here and becoming involved in local activities. Amongst these are Mick and Yvette Collins with Shannon, Chris, Josh and Libby, from Buckingham, now settled in Castle Green, and John and Carolyn Bicknell with Joe, Jake and Josh, from the Leintwardine area, now settled in Rock House. Well done to Pat Buckley of Castle Hill who has made a remarkable recovery from her earlier health setback. Robert Forbath
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- 22 - Be a part of the legend. At Apple Day buy a share in Knucklas Castle (KCCLP) for a chance to win a plate like this one:
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- 23 - Recipe – Rowan Berry and Crab Apple Jelly This jelly is particularly good with meats. And it is sourced from our own hedgerows. Wash the berries, remove the stalks, and weigh them. Use a quarter to half their weight in crab apples. Remove stalks from the apples, wash them, weight them, and cut in half. Put the fruits in a preserving pan and add enough water to half to three quarters cover the fruit. Simmer until the fruit is mushy, stirring from time to time. Pour into a jelly bag or layers of muslin over a bowl. Tie up and leave to drip overnight. Do not squeeze the bag. Measure the juice and put into a clean pan, adding 450 grams / 1 pound of sugar to every pint of juice. Boil until it reaches 105ÀC or for about ten minutes till it reaches the setting point. Pour into warmed jars and cover. Joyce Taylor
If you would like to join the 200+ people who have become Dementia Friends in the upper Teme Valley since 2014, we would love you to join us for an awareness session on Tuesday, 18th October, 7 pm Tower House Gallery, Knighton. To book a place, please contact Julia on 529530. You can also book one of the local Dementia Friends Champions to run a session just for your group or organisation.
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- 24 - Llanfair Flicks in the Sticks The [new] Jungle Book , PG but no upper age limit! Sunday October 16th, 3pm Everest Hall, Llanfair Waterdine, The man-cub Mowgli flees the jungle and embarks on a journey of self-discovery. Interval for ice creams, tea and cakes. Neel Sethi as Mogli Adults £4.50 Children £2
Knighton and District Concert Society “As You Like It” A Shakespeare Celebration in words and music Sunday, Oct 23, 3pm St Edward’s Church Hall Tickets £10 / Children & Students £2 Information from 01547 520756
Music in New Radnor Borders Trio Saturday 8th October, 7.30pm New Radnor Community Hall Works by David Grubb, Arthur Bliss, Menotti and Khachaturian as well as Alison Chai’s Suite and Rosemary Kempson’s Time and Motion – two works written specially for the ensemble Doors open at 7pm for a 7.30 start. Tickets £8 from 01544 231732
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- 29 - Gratitude and Generosity oth were demonstrated in equal measure at St Cynllo’s service of Harvest BThanksgiving after Mark Beaton set the scene with a few facts about the origin of harvest festivals. Some of the young people of the parish helped a couple of not quite so young folks to present a little drama that took a sideways look at the theme, showing that one way of repaying generosity is to think of passing it on by doing small acts of kindness that help others. Guest readers gave us appropriate passages from the Bible and all the usual hymns were sung with gusto. During 'Bringing in the Sheaves' seasonal offerings were brought up and some of the youngest children were able to join in with this. We also attempted a hymn that was less familiar than the others which went at a cracking pace and may well become a favourite in years to come. Our young actors helped us a second time with a piece that focused our attention by holding the letters of the word ÂharvestÊ aloft. They were then cleverly rearranged several times to form the words ÂhaveÊ, ÂstarveÊ and ÂshareÊ accompanied by thoughtful passages that reinforced the message. Mark Beaton, who took the service, didn't let them escape quite as soon as they had expected. He had several more appropriate words that could be made from the letters which echoed the reading of the greedy farmer. Mark drew everything together in a short talk and we were mindful of all these issues in our closing prayers. Our thoughts were very much on supporting those less fortunate which was reinforced by the sharing of the collection equally with the ÂTearsÊ charity, a Christian organisation that distributes funds to areas of greatest need. Spiritually fed we now put our attention to the matter of rather more worldly sustenance as we headed for the Hall for a cuppa and our supper. Prettily laid out tables, a warm welcome and hot food were awaiting us courtesy of the many generous donations that always make these occasions a success. After we had all eaten fit to burst there was a short auction of table decorations and harvest produce ably conducted by our local auctioneer – no names, no pack drill! It was a true community event very much in keeping with harvest suppers of years gone by and many thanks are due both to all the helpers who made it possible and to everyone who came along to support us at the service and share good company over the meal. It is good to live in a place were folks really do appreciate practical generosity and a generous spirit. You made it very special. Thank you one and all! Pam Livingstone-Lawn
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What does Annie see?
Dennis, Ken & Carwen
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It’s hard to pull a bell when you’re little. David
Harvest Supper
- 32 - Cynog’s Magic Torc Holy Days in October onderful Welsh Legends: 4 Francis of Assisi (1226) WOne story is that Cynog 6 William Tyndale (1536), Translator, Martyr encountered a young widow in 9 Cynog (5th century), Abbot Ceredigion who begged him to 13 Edward the Confessor (1066), King save herself and her children 14 Esther John (1960), Missionary & Martyr from ravaging cannibal giants. 15 Teresa of Avila (1582) Teacher of Faith When the giants arrived, 17 Ignatius (c117) Bishop & Martyr Cynog persuaded their chief to spare the woman and her 18 Luke, Evangelist family in return for allowing 24 James of Jerusalem, Bishop & Martyr the chief giant to cut a large 25 Lewis Bayley (1631), Bishop & Writer slice of flesh from the saintÊs 26 Alfred (899), King thigh. The chief giant enjoyed 28 Simon and Jude, Apostles the delicacy so much that he 31 Vigil of All Saints returned for more on the following night, but Cynog struck him a fatal blow with his royal torc. In 1188, Gerald of Wales wrote that he saw the torc worn by Cynog (one story says it was the gift of his father). Gerald described it as a golden collar in four pieces joined together with a dogÊs head in the middle and its teeth standing outward. It seemed to be a powerful relic and no one could swear falsely when it was laid before him.
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- 36 - Diary for October 2016 30 Sept Macmillan Coffee Morning, Beguildy Post Office, 10-1. 1 BEGUILDY HARVEST FESTIVAL, 7pm, Harvest Supper at Village Hall. 3 Felindre Village Hall Committee, 8pm. 4 Llangunllo W.I. Llangunllo Village Hall. Phil Bowen: „My Time as High Sheriff of Powys‰. 7pm, Open Meeting - All Welcome 5 HEYOPE HARVEST FESTIVAL, 7pm followed by Light Refreshments. 7 Llanfair Waterdine W.I., Jewellery Manufacture, Everest Hall, 7pm. 10 Teme Valley GardenersÊ Club, Mark Zenick: „An American NurserymanÊs Reflections on English Gardening‰, Knucklas Community Centre, 7.30pm. 11 Makers and Crafters, Knucklas Community Centre, 2pm. 13 BLEDDFA HARVEST FESTIVAL, 7pm. 14 Harvest Festival at Gravel Chapel, with Llangunllo Church, 7pm. 15 Raise the Roof Party at Llangunllo Village Hall. 7.30pm. 18 St DavidÊs Ladies Guild, Gethin Williams: Peru & South America. Knucklas Community Centre, 7.30pm. 20 Folk Down the Track at The Castle Inn, Knucklas, 7pm onwards. 22-29 Friends of Llangunllo Church at Charity Shop in Llandrindod Wells. 25 Bleddfa Church Committee meeting, 7pm. Bleddfa Church. 26 Heyope Church Committee meeting, 7pm, Bridge House, Knucklas. 26 Llangunllo Church Committee meeting, 7pm. Malygoed. 25 Makers and Crafters, Knucklas Community Centre, 2pm. 29-30 Bleddfa Stories with James Roose-Evans. Choral Evensong at 3pm on Sunday, with the Invoice Singers. 30 „Light-up-a-Life‰ service for All Souls, 3.30pm St EdwardÊs, Knighton. Apple Day, Knucklas Community Orchard, 2-5pm.
BLEDDFA CELEBRATION OF CHRISTMAS 2016 Choir Practice: If you would like to join our informal choir to help the singing along on Christmas Eve, please come to Bleddfa Church on Sunday 30th October at 6.30pm.
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- 37 - October Readings Readers Oct 2 Habakkuk 1.1-4; 2.1-4 Beguildy Pentecost 20 2 Timothy 1.1-14 Sarah Sandford Green [Psalm 37.1-9, Luke 17.5-10] John Peregrine Oct 9 2 Kings 5.1-3, 7-15c Heyope Pentecost 21 2 Timothy 2.8-15 Ann Edwards Green [Psalm 111, Luke 17.11-19] Robert Forbath Oct 16 Genesis 32.22-31 Beguildy Pentecost 22 2 Timothy 3.14 - 4.5 Phil Swancott Green [Psalm 121, Luke 18.1-8] Carol Peregrine Oct 23 Jeremiah 14.7-10, 19-22 Heyope Last Pentecost 2 Timothy 4.6-8, 16-18 Judy North Green [Psalm 84.1-7, Luke 18.9-14] Robert Forbath Oct 30 Isaiah 1.10-18 Beguildy Kingdom 1 2 Thessalonians 1.1-12 John Peregrine Green [Psalm 32.1-7, Luke 19.1-10 John Sandford
Services at Baptist Churches: Knucklas: HARVEST Oct 9, 6pm. Sue Wilson & friends Oct 23, 6pm. Rev Kevin Dare ( Revd Dare is the new Baptist Minister for Knighton, Coxall and Knucklas.) Maesyrhelem: Oct 16, 6.30pm, Songs of Praise with Wesley Singers Pound: HARVEST, Oct 7, 7pm. Preacher: Ifor Williams Gravel: HARVEST, Oct 14, 7pm.
Raise the Roof Party Saturday 15 th Oct 7.30 ‘til late Llangunllo Village Hall Live music, bar applied for, food available. Adults £8, 9-16 yr olds £6, 8 & under free. All proceeds towards the village hall roof fund. Ticket in advance from Anna Jones, 01547550134, or The Greyhound. Also on the door
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Friday, 30th Sept. 10am 1pm Come and support Macmillan. Bring a friend. Bring ‘n Buy Raffle, Coffees
Kath Horn wishes to thank everyone who supported the Strawberry Tea in July It raised £700 for Breast Cancer Care.
Bleddfa Harvest Festival Thursday, 13 th October 7.00 pm
- 39 - Church Services in October 2016 Date Beguildy Heyope Llangunllo Bleddfa 2016 St Michael’s St David’s St Cynllo’s M Magdalene’s Oct 2 11am Holy 8.30pm Pentecost 20 Communion Compline Green LW LW Join with Oct 9 3pm MC 11am Holy Gravel Pentecost 21 Evensong Baptist for Communion Green [Winter time] their Harvest LW Oct 16 11am Festival on Pentecost 22 Baptism Friday, Oct 14, 7pm Oct 23 11am Holy Last Pentecost Communion Green LW Oct 30 11.15am Benefice Holy Communion 3pm Choral Kingdom 1 at Beguildy MB & LW Evensong
The Abbey at Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk – Photo by Dave Smyth
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